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Prime Minister's Office
Remarks by Prime Minister at India-Seychelles High Level Virtual Event 
President of the Republic of Seychelles,
The Honorable Wavel Ramkalawan Ji,
Distinguished guests,
Namaskar,
I would like to begin by extending my warm greetings to President Ramkalawan Ji. He is a son of India, with his roots in Gopalganj district of Bihar. Today, not just the people of his village Parsauni, but all Indians feel proud of his achievements. His election as President shows the faith that the people of Seychelles have in his dedication to public service.
Friends,
I fondly remember my visit to Seychelles in 2015. It was the first destination in my tour to Indian Ocean Region countries. India and Seychelles share a strong and vital partnership in the Indian Ocean neighborhood.
Seychelles is central to India's vision of 'SAGAR' - 'Security and Growth for All in the Region'. India is honoured to be a partner of Seychelles in the development of its security capabilities and in meeting its infrastructural and developmental needs. Today marks an important milestone in our relations. We are meeting to jointly inaugurate several new projects completed under our development partnership.
Friends,
A free, independent and efficient judicial system is vital for all democracies. We are happy to have contributed towards the construction of the New Magistrates’ Court Building in Seychelles. This state of the art building has been completed even during these testing times of Covid-19 pandemic. I am sure that it will be long remembered as a symbol of our deep and abiding friendship.
India has always believed in a human-centric approach to development cooperation. This philosophy is reflected in the ten High Impact Community Development Projects being inaugurated today. These projects will bring positive change in the lives of communities spread across Seychelles.
Friends,
India is committed to strengthening the maritime security of Seychelles. Today, we are handing over a new, state of the art, Made in India, Fast Patrol Vessel to the Seychelles Coast Guard. This vessel will help Seychelles to protect its maritime resources.
Climate change poses a special threat to island countries. Therefore, I am happy that today we are handing over a One MegaWatt solar power plant in Seychelles built with India's assistance. All these projects reflect the development priorities of Seychelles, which is of growth with care for nature.
Friends,
India is honored to have played the role of a strong partner of Seychelles in this fight against COVID pandemic. During times of need, we were able to supply essential medicines and 50,000 doses of 'Made in India' vaccines to Seychelles. Seychelles was the first African country to receive the 'Made in India' COVID-19 vaccines. I wish to assure President Ramkalawan Ji that India will continue to stand firmly with Seychelles in its efforts for post-Covid economic recovery.
Friends,
India-Seychelles friendship is truly special. And, India takes immense pride in this relationship. I once again convey my best wishes to President Ramkalawan Ji and the people of Seychelles.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Namaste
PIB Headquarters
Department of Posts conducts Photography Competition ahead of Independence Day
Department of Posts is conducting a Photography Competition to mark the Independence Day 2019. The theme for the Competition is “Gandhian Heritage in Modern India”. The Competition is open to all the Citizens of India.
Exciting prizes are awaiting the winners viz., first prize – Rs.50,000/-, second prize – Rs.25,000/-, third prize – Rs.10,000/- and five consolation prizes of Rs.5,000/- each. The prize winning entries will be considered for use on stamps and other philatelic material. Only one entry is allowed per participant. The photography on standard photographic paper , along with the soft copy of the entry in a CD should be sent by Speed Post only to The Asst. Director General , Room no. 108, Dak Bhawan, Parliament Street, New Delhi 110001. The name, age, gender, nationality, complete postal address with PIN code, phone/mobile number, email id, date of the photograph, details of the photograph, details of the camera used, should be clearly written on the back side of the photograph, and also on the CD. For more details available on www.indiapost.gov.in.
The photo should be clicked by the participant and it should not have been previously published in any print / digital media. An undertaking stating that ‘the photograph submitted is original and no copyright issues are involved’ with this ‘sole entry’ should be sent along with the entry. The envelope containing the photograph, CD and the undertaking should be superscribed ‘Independence Day 2019 – Photography Competition’.
The last date of receipt of the entries at New Delhi is 30.06.2019. Results will be announced on the Independence Day 2019 through the Department’s website www.indiapost.gov.in and www.postagestamps.gov.in on 15 August 2019 according to a press release issued by Postmaster General, Chennai City Region
Ministry of Textiles
Ministry of Textiles organises 333 cleanliness campaigns across India within a fortnight in Special Campaign 2.0 for Disposal of Pending Matters
In accordance with the vision of Swachh Bharat of Hon’ble Prime Minister, a Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters is under way in the Ministry of Textiles from 2nd to 31st October, 2022. The main focus areas of the Campaign includes effective disposal of public grievances, references from the Members of Parliament, Parliament Assurances, Cleanliness drive, disposal of scrap and weeding out of files.
The Preparatory Phase  of the Campaign was utilised to sensitize the officials, mobilize the ground functionaries for the Campaign, identify pendency; finalize the Campaign sites; identify scrap and redundant materials. It was decided to conduct 333 cleanliness campaign across India by Ministry of Textiles including all its Organisations/Subordinate Offices/Attached Offices/Autonomous Bodies/PSU’s alongwith other activities.
During the Implementation Phase , all out efforts are being made for effective execution through intense engagement with the staff and close monitoring. Daily progress is being uploaded on the SCPDM portal hosted by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.
As on October 20, 2022, we have already surpassed the cleanliness campaign target
Ministry of Home Affairs
Cabinet approves raising of four additional battalions of National Disaster Response Force
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given the approval for raising of four  additional battalions of National Disaster Response Force  to strengthen the India's disaster response set up at an estimated cost of Rs 637 crore.
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Later these four battalions will be converted into NDRF battalions. Based on the vulnerability profile, these four battalions will be placed in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi National Capital Region.
Background:
NDRF is a specialized force, which has been created in the year 2006 for the purpose of specialist response during the natural and man-made disaster or threatening situation. At present there are 12 battalions in NDRF which are deployed strategically across the country to provide immediate response.
Ministry of Steel
Union Steel Minister Visits Jammu for Public Outreach Programme
Shri Ram Chandra Parsad Singh Says “A new era of Progress and Prosperity has ushered in Jammu & Kashmir”
Continuing the Central Government’s Public Outreach Programme, Shri Ram Chandra Parsad Singh, Union Minister of Steel visited Akhnoor area of Jammu district today.
During the visit, the Minister inaugurated three recently completed projects amounting to Rs.581.88 Lacs which included Water supply scheme at Sungal Palyari Block Akhnoor, Additional Block at Govt. Degree College Akhnoor and the Panchayat Ghar at Panchayat Sungal Lower-C Block Akhnoor. The minister also distributed assistance under various schemes to different beneficiaries which included new Vehicles under Mumkin Scheme, Scooty and wheelchairs to specially-abled, tractor keys and various other assistances.
Addressing a public meeting at Govt Higher Secondary School, Akhnoor, which was also attended by District Development Council and Block Development Council Members & other representatives of PRIs,the Minister said that the outreach Programme is result of the Prime Minister’s concern for the people of J&K,he stressed that Government is focused on identifying the pulse of the public and therefore developing policies and schemes for bringing development to the doorstep of the general public at grass root level.
Lauding the people’s enthusiasm for the 3-tier PRI System, the Minister said that only by strengthening Grass Root Democracy, the democracy can be truly empowered and a novel start has been initiated in J&K under the leadership of the Prime Minister. “We are working towards establishing peace and order in Jammu& Kashmir and only with durable peace, prosperity and progress shallprevail” the Minister said.
Earlier the Minister Inspected 12 stalls set up by various Departments as part of “Block Diwas” highlighting various schemes being implemented in the district and showcasing the local heritage of Handicraft &Handloom products.
Those present at the event included DDC Chairperson Jammu, Sh Bharat Bhushan, President Muncipal Council Akhnoor, Sh Surinder Sharma, Chairperson BDC Akhnoor Kiran Pawar, Member DDC Akhnoor Sharda Bhau , DC Jammu Anshul Garg and others.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
1.89 LMT wheat and 0.05 LMT rice sold to 2255 bidders during 15th e-auction under Open Market Sale Scheme 
A total of 1.89 LMT wheat and 0.05 LMT rice was sold to 2255 bidders during the 15th e-auction under Open Market Sale Scheme   held on Wednesday, 04th October, 2023. A quantity of 2.01 LMT wheat from 481 depots and 4.87 LMT rice from 264 depots were offered from across the country.
As a part of Govt of India initiative for market intervention to control the retail price of rice, wheat and atta, weekly e auctions of both wheat and rice are organized. In the e-auction, 2447 empaneled buyers participated for both wheat and rice.
The weighted average selling price was Rs. 2185.05/qtl for FAQ wheat against the reserve price of Rs. 2150/qtl Pan India whereas weighted average selling price of URS wheat was Rs. 2193.12/qtl against the reserve price of Rs. 2125/qtl.
The weighted average selling price was Rs. 2932.91/qtl for rice against the reserve price of Rs. 2932.83/qtl Pan India.
In the current tranche of e-auctions, the reduction in retail price is being targeted by offering 10 to 100 tons maximum for a buyer for wheat and 10 to 1000 tons for rice. This decision is to encourage small and marginal end users and to ensure that more participants could come forward and bid for the quantity from their depot of choice.
In order to avoid hoarding of stocks traders were kept out from the ambit of wheat sale under OMSS  and regular checks/inspections are being made at the Flour Mills of the processors who have purchased wheat under OMSS . Till 04.10.23 1229 checks across the country have been made.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
India Networking Gala organized at 69th Berlin International Film Festival
India invites the world to IFFI Golden Jubilee Celebrations
India’s participation at Cannes Film Market 2019 and Strategic Positioning of IFFI at Cannes Film Festival also discussed
The Indian Delegation hosted India Networking Event on the side-lines of its participation at the Berlin International Film Festival  2019. The occasion saw a gathering of Prominent Film Festival Heads, International Film Associations, Film Agenciesand Renowned Production Housesinterested infostering collaborations with India.
The focus of the discussion was on forging ties for co-production of films and developing partnerships for the Golden Jubilee Edition of IFFI to be held later this year. The participants were also apprised about policy initiatives of Government to ease filming in India through the web portal www.ffo.gov.in to act as a single point of contact for film shooting applications and efforts to curb film piracy through amendments to the Cinematograph Act.
Earlier in the day, the Indian Delegation met Ms Maud Amson, Head of Sales & Operations, Marche Du Film, Cannes Film Festival regarding the Government of India’s participation at the Cannes Film Market 2019. The discussion involved positioningIFFI 2019 much more strategically at Cannes, given that the Festival is celebrating it's Golden Jubilee Edition this year.
The Delegation also met with Heads of renowned Film Festivals &Commissions like Mr HouKeming, Chairperson of China International Children's Film Festival; Ms Anna Samartseva, Producer, ARS Videre Studio; Mr PanosKouanis, President and CEO of EKOME S.A.  among others.Mr PanosKouanisexpressed that the Government of Greece would actively consider participating in the Golden Jubilee Edition IFFI. He also underlined that the participation would pave-forward for more proactive ties between the two nations.
International Film Festivals and Commissions expressing their desire for possible collaborations with India & IFFI 2019 signifies the attractive growth opportunities for Media and Entertainment Industry in making Indiathe next destination for filming.
Ministry of Textiles
Textile Minister Piyush Goyal appreciates Cottage Emporium as India’s window to world for offering high quality assortment of Indian handicraft
Minister reviews Cottage Emporium and asks to explore possibility of PPP in revamping of cottage emporium and expanding business
Emphasizes on promoting Indian craft globally by providing a modern and viable marketing platform
The Union Minister of Textiles Shri Piyush Goyal appreciated the repository of Handloom and Handicraft products showcased from all over India, representing rich heritage including One District One Product , GI tagged products and languishing crafts. The Minister was inspecting Central Cottage Industries Emporium , a retail outlet under Central Cottage Industries Corporation, a PSU under the Ministry of Textiles on 10.11.2022.
Shri Goyal reviewed the work done by the CCIC and directed officials to explore the possibility of Public Private Partnership  in revamping the Cottage Emporium and expanding the business. He applauded Cottage Emporium as India’s window to the world for offering high quality assortment of Indian handicraft and the collection of masterpieces made by skilled artisans & weavers.
He laid emphasis on the importance of promoting Indian craft and weaving traditions and projecting crafts persons of the country globally, by providing an efficient, modern and viable marketing platform.
Category wise items of CCIC are also displayed at website:
https://shoponline.cottageemporium.in / www.thecottage.in
Prime Minister's Office
It is the time to get vocal for local toys, says PM in Mann ki Baat
In the latest address of Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi talked about his deliberations with the Children University of Gandhinagar, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises on how to make new toys available to the children and how India could become a big hub of toy production. He noted that toys not only augment activity, they also give flight to our aspirations. Toys, not only entertain, they also build the mind and foster an intent too, he said.
Prime Minister recalled an anecdote about toys shared by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. He emphasized what Gurudev had said about toys - that the best toy is that which is incomplete, a toy that children together complete while playing. Gurudev used to say that toys should be such that they bring out the childhood of a child and also his or her creativity, he said.
Prime Minister noted that in the National Education Policy, a lot of attention has been given on the impact of toys on different aspects of children's lives. He said there are several skilled artisans who possess expertise in making good toys and some parts of the country like Channapatna in Ramnagaram in Karnataka, Kondaplli in Krishna in Andhra Pradesh, Thanjavur in Tami Nadu, Dhubari in Assam, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh are also developing as Toy clusters. He added that while Global Toy Industry is worth more than 7 lakh crore rupees, India currently has a very little share in it.
Prime Minister praised the work done by Shri C V Raju of Vishakhapatnam, who, by making excellent quality eti-koppakaa toys, has brought back the lost glory of these local toys. He exhorted the entrepreneurs to team up for toys, saying it is the time to get vocal for local toys.
Talking about the trend of computer games, Prime Minister suggested making games based on the ideas and concepts of our history.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar to launch “SMILE-75 Initiative” on 12 August 2022
The Government of India has formulated a comprehensive scheme of SMILE  to address the persisting problem of destitution and beggary
Under the “SMILE-75 Initiative”, 75 identified Municipal Corporations, in the spirit of AzadikaAmritMahotsav, will undertake comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has allocated a total budget of Rs.100 crore for the SMILE scheme for coming years till 2025-26
In the spirit ofAzadikaAmritMahotsav, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, has identified 75 Municipal Corporations to implement comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging under “SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”named as “SMILE-75 Initiative”.
The “SMILE-75 Initiative” will be launched by Union Minister for Social Justice & EmpowermentDr. Virendra Kumarin presence of Shri A. Narayanaswamy, Hon’ble Minister of State  on 12.08.2022 at 02:00 PM at a Shelter Home  near Nizammudin Metro Station in New Delhi. The identified 75 Municipal Corporations, experts from the field of beggary and eminent NGOs will participate in this nationwide launch through online and offline mode.
Under the SMILE-75 initiative, seventy five  Municipal Corporations in collaboration with NGOs and other stakeholders willcover several comprehensive welfare measures for persons who are engaged in the act of begging with focus extensively on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, awareness, education, skill development, economic linkages and convergence with other Government welfare programmes etc.
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has allocated a total budget of Rs.100 crore for the SMILE project for coming years till 2025-26.Through this project, the Ministry envisions to develop a support mechanism for holistic rehabilitation of those engaged in the act of begging and build an India where no person is forced to beg in order to survive and fulfill their basic needs.
The objective of SMILE- 75 is to make our cities/town and municipal areas begging-free and make a strategy for comprehensive rehabilitation of the persons engaged in the act of begging through the coordinated action of various stakeholders. The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment understands the important role of Local Urban Bodies, Civil Society Organisations/Non-Government Organisations to address this persisting social issue with concerted efforts.
The Government of India hasrecognised the persisting problemof destitution and beggary and formulated a comprehensive scheme of SMILE  which includes a sub-scheme ofcomprehensive rehabilitation for persons engaged in begging which covers identification, rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, and education, skill development for decent job and self-employment / entrepreneurship.
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Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of athenahealth Group, Inc. by funds managed and advised by H&F, Bain, and GICSI
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of athenahealth Group, Inc. by funds managed and advised by H&F, Bain, and GICSI.
The proposed combination pertains to the proposed acquisition of athenahealth Group, Inc.  by Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners X, L.P., Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners X , L.P., HFCP X , L.P., H&F Executives X, L.P., H&F Executives X-A, L.P. and H&F Associates X, L.P.), Bain Capital Fund XIII, L.P., Bain Capital Fund  XIII, SCSP, ), Viggo Investment Pte. Ltd. ), and Minerva Holdco, Inc. .
The Acquirers have been established as parallel special purpose vehicles. Their primary business activity is to invest funds with the objective of achieving appreciation of capital invested.
The Target is a company headquartered in Massachusetts, USA. It is a cloud based provider of medical record, revenue cycle, patient engagement, care coordination, and population health services, as well as point-of-care mobile applications. These products and services are designed for the healthcare industry, specifically serving medical practices, hospitals and health systems and health plans. The Target holds a minority interest in Access Healthcare Services Private Limited , which provides services related to revenue cycle management in the health segments to customers located in India.
As a result of the Proposed Combination, the Acquirers will acquire indirect, joint control of the Target through Minerva Parent, LP and its wholly controlled subsidiary, Minerva Bidco Inc., in terms of the Competition Act, 2002.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 207.99Cr
Over 3.97Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at1,16,861
14,092 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.54%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.57%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 207.99Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,76,28,993sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.97 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,13,026
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2nd Dose
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1,00,98,563
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Precaution Dose
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65,46,956
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,32,828
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2nd Dose
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1,76,84,642
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Precaution Dose
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1,27,26,289
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,97,58,762
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2nd Dose
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2,91,38,372
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,14,66,849
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2nd Dose
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5,17,56,181
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,00,36,441
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2nd Dose
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51,09,48,264
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Precaution Dose
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4,03,56,447
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,37,94,844
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2nd Dose
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19,58,01,961
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Precaution Dose
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2,47,74,704
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,75,13,084
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2nd Dose
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12,23,78,654
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Precaution Dose
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3,63,36,688
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Precaution Dose
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12,07,41,084
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Total
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2,07,99,63,555
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at1,16,861.Active cases now constitute 0.26% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.54%. 16,454patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,36,09,566.
14,092new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,81,861COVID-19tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 88.02Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.57% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 3.69%.